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Re:Ryanair – when every page is a dark pattern by scrlk on Friday July 19, 2024 @07:20AM (#41005072)
You save money when you pay energy bills via monthly direct debit, the direct debit unit rate is slightly cheaper.
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Re:Ryanair – when every page is a dark pattern by surfingdino on Friday July 19, 2024 @08:01AM (#41005438)
https://www.britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/bills-and-paym... says nothing of the sort.
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Re:Ryanair – when every page is a dark pattern by scrlk on Friday July 19, 2024 @11:19AM (#41007366)
That page is for their home services (e.g. insurance). For energy it's: https://www.britishgas.co.uk/help-and-support/bills-and-paym...

> Savings: Gas and electricity unit rates are lower if you pay by Direct Debit, saving you £100 in comparison to paying when you get your bill.

This is a fairly common discount to receive from energy suppliers, as direct debit payments have reduced administrative overhead compared to payment on receipt.

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Re:Ryanair – when every page is a dark pattern by surfingdino on Friday July 19, 2024 @01:19PM (#41008741)
Fair enough, but given how crap utilities are at securing user accounts, I do not want to have an account with them. Just send me the invoice and I'll pay it. End of story.
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